Developer Rejected 2 Minutes After Applying, Blaming Automated Degree Filter

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A developer applying for a junior solutions engineer role received an automated rejection roughly two minutes after submitting their application. Despite lacking a STEM degree — listed as a requirement — the applicant had hands-on experience building a custom inventory management system integrated with WooCommerce for a real business client. The project involved API integrations, database work, multi-device synchronization, and deployment, going well beyond portfolio or tutorial work. The near-instant turnaround strongly suggests an automated applicant tracking system filtered out the candidate before any human reviewed their tailored resume, cover letter, or written responses. The incident reignites debate over whether 'skills-based hiring' rhetoric in tech is undermined when degree requirements remain as hard automated filters at the top of the pipeline.

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